Tsuruoka weather in May (Yamagata, Japan)

What should you pack for a trip to Tsuruoka in May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In May, Tsuruoka usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 19°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 11°C.

Precipitation

Tsuruoka in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. Historically, the month has about 17 days of rain.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, July, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Tsuruoka climate page with graphs.

 

Tsuruoka, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Where to go in Japan in May

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Tsuruoka, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Tsuruoka.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Japan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Japan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.